Brunch Review 2026!…read more It's a Saturday in late April 2026 and the Orlando Magic are taking on the #1 rated Detroit Pistons! My brother and I deliberate days before on meeting up and with little hesitation, we opted for the Ravenous Pig! Securing a table reservation we instead opted to sit on the pub side where the TVs are. Soon after sitting down, we were greeted by Christina who was our server for the afternoon! Now this is Brunch Mode at the Ravenous Pig with a brunch style menu and beautiful rays on Sunshine which can feel quite different if you're used to having meals or drinks here for dinner where it can be quite busier and a different vibe! Today's visit was comfortable in the pub, lite in the dining room floor and nearly full outside in the beer garden. I settled in with the current version of the Gin and Jam! It tends to change as products become available with the underlying truth being a lite and refreshing cocktail to start with. This version is well done overall! Food wise we started with the Croquettes which had a sausage in them which brought good flavor paired with the crunchy exterior and white sauce on the plate resulted in an appetizing dish. Continuing on, the Sparkling Tea on menu is fantastic! As a side beverage or even mocktail form, it's a great Bev. We went with that and with the Magic game about to start, I went with the IT GOES TO ELEVEN cocktail! Boozy, Bright and Veracious! With these drinks in hand, we decided to move forward with more food and after consulting with Christina, we went with the Huckleberry pancake and the miso butter ribs. Without a doubt, the Huckleberry pancake was the standout star of the two dishes! A light pancake with great flavor and depth that doesn't fill you up but is a great sweeter dish that I can see Incorporated with a more savory brunch item like bacon and eggs as an example. Overall a great time for brunch! Shout out to Brian, Costa (the GOAT) and Scott for keeping it real and just being great individuals overall!

Ravenous Pig in Winter Park is a solid experience. The staff was great from start to finish and the…read morecraft cocktails were wonderful, definitely worth exploring the menu a bit. The snapper collar tacos were the star of the show. Easily enough to share between two people, with fresh fish and really good homemade corn tortillas. The fish of the day was also excellent and the fresh ciabatta with garlic butter was hard to stop eating. The cauliflower appetizer missed the mark a bit for me, the pieces were a little too big and came out slightly undercooked. The chicken salad was just alright, nothing bad but nothing memorable either. Parking can be a little tough in the area, but the complimentary valet makes it much easier. I love that they have a quicker option out back with the beer garden, you can't go wrong!

This was a brunch stop. Parking can be tricky when a festival is going on…read more We made reservations. Seated right away. It's an airy open concept. They offer a nice size bar area and outdoor seating. We started with a Fritz Tree, mixed with Limoncello, Butterfly Elderflower and Hibiscus Grapefruit flavors and the Oversized Cinnamon Roll. Wow! The spritz were delicious, not too sweet. The cinnamon was perfection and a nice shareable size. For our main dish we ordered the House-Cured salmon Lox. It's served charcuterie style which really liked when sharing. The Crab Benedict was also a great choice and delicious.

Ariel(?), our server, was very efficient and knew the menu well. We tried the mocktails and loved…read morethem. Both the Flatbread and Green Tomatoes were tasty. We also tried the Steak, the Salmon, and Sampi Seafood Pasta, and we loved them all.

Offering delicious American cuisine this restaurant is a much try. We tried ample items on the menu…read moreand they all were delicious. The ribs were fall off the bone. The burger was tender and juicy and the apps were great as well. Above the food though, the service is top notch. My martini has been sitting for a while so our waitress bought over a chilled glass to replace my warm one. Couldn't recommend more.

I was recently taken to Hillstone for administrative professional's day. Growing up in the area,…read moreI've always known Hillstone to be always top notch. I will advise to make a reservation as it gets super busy during lunchtime. This restaurant seems to be quite a hit for business meetings/corporate celebrations. We learned our lesson the previous visit. There is a small area for parking but nine times out of ten I am valeting as it fills up fast. We were seated promptly, and the staff was very attentive. My manager and I started off with the grilled artichokes. These are seasonal so, catch them while you can! Super flavorful and perfect light starter. I decided to go with Ding's Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Wow did this sandwich blow me away. Everything just came together so nicely. This sandwich features a buttermilk-fried chicken breast, Swiss cheese, mayo, tomato, and a kale slaw. On the menu, it had mentioned spicy, but to my surprise, it was just more of a light kick a bit of sweet and savory mix. Actually might have been the "cherry on top" for me to complete this sandwich. I chose to get fries as my side they are shoestring, not my favorite but you can also pick a couple other sides as well. Might give those a try next time. Overall, wonderful experience as always. Definitely a favorite go to when my manager is in town.

Still trying to understand the hype about this place? The mustard spaghetti? A solid 6/10…read moreThe famous meatballs? 5/10? It literally tasted like it was frozen and reheated. Overly salty and on a bed of Parmesan cheese to make it look fancy? The diabolo pizza? Floppy mess. The rigatoni was probably the best dish we tried. 7/10 The service was also awful. How did we get served warm water on one of the hottest days of the season so far? We had a reservation and waited 20 minutes to get seated. Took forever to bring us a high chair for our baby. It was an awful first experience and will not be returning :/

A client from St Pete met me midway. I turned to yelp for a nice lunch venue. I had never…read moreexperienced Winter Park and I found it lovely, Prato was a perfect place to meet. Joey was our server and he was great. My guest was not as adventurous as me, so he got the meatball app which I tried and was excellent. I had the carpaccio and crudo, both excellent. I had the local lager on tap. We each had a personal pizza, I got the spicy selection and it was spicy enough. I loved the petite red peppers on the pizza. Overall it was perfect for our meeting and I would go again while in the neighborhood.

We went to Flemings on Friday for the Prime Pours & Pairings A Night for Flours and Faust and it…read moredid not disappoint. It's been years since I've been done an event and happy to say quality and service has not gone down at all. For the contrary... everybody was super attentive as usual. The chef came out and explained every single course. The ambience was cozy and perfect for the night. It made us feel like family. I can't wait to come back. It's always great to see you when a restaurant takes seriously, the quality of their food and the service. We need a girls night out, and my friend was truly impressed as well..

Celebrated my birthday at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar with some girlfriends and we had…read moresuch a good time I did their "Flutes & Frites" pairing at the bar seating area Parmesan truffle fries with Perrier-Jouët Brut and steak for $35 and honestly... SUCH a good deal and so yummy. Definitely a perfect girls night or happy hour vibe. Just a heads up, that special is only available at the bar/bar seating area. We also ordered the ahi tuna, Burrata, lobster bisque, and of course the steak frites. Everything was delicious and the lobster bisque definitely hit for me. What made the night even sweeter was how thoughtful the staff was. They decorated the table with a birthday sign and left me a card signed by everyone working, which was honestly so cute and unexpected. Little touches like that really make a place stand out. The girls loved the food, the drinks were flowing, and overall it was such a fun birthday dinner.

Stopped in late on a Sunday afternoon. Place looked very nice from the outside, had a to wait a bit…read morefor a table but there was a MASSIVE baby shower letting out at the same time I got there so that most likely had something to do with it. The interior kinda has a hipster-rustic vibe but with more comfortable chairs. Prices seemed reasonable. Service seemed a bit overwheled but again, I think the massive event letting out had something to do with that. I got a cheese board, truffled fries, fried chicken caviar, and a deviled affogato for dessert. My date for the creste di gallo and the olive oil citrus cake. Everything was was very good, with the standout being the fries; I know that truffle essence flavor isn't for everyone but it worked really well for me in the fry sauce. My dates pasta was also very good, the pesto sauce was zesty and complimented it well. And I really like the olive oil cake with mascarpone, super light and perfectly sweet. The very minor issues were that the fried chicken was pretty deeply fried and way harder than expected, which I don't mind but may not be your thing. Devil's food cake at the bottom of the affogato was also not as sweet as I would have liked. Overall a really enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend.

This is a classic and ol' reliable place in Winter Park for a nice meal or cocktails. I've been for…read morespecial events, brunch and dinner -- and it's always good. My only gripes -- it can get VERY loud... like, too loud. Especially if you're with your Grandma and trying to have a conversation. Also, it can be a bit pricy and the items add up. Don't order an espresso martini with reposado because it'll cost about $35. The servers are always on point and I feel are knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. Thankfully, one of them warned me about the espresso martini cost so I dodged that bullet. I love the wine options and there's so many amazing ones to try. Same for the menu, lots of variety and you really can't go wrong.

So good I had to go twice! Had dinner here 2 weeks in a row because I had to come back to try the…read morethins I couldn't the first time. Ok starting from the top, absolutely the best espresso martini in Orlando! Secondly the little details like a purse hanger is just top tier hospitality. Third the food is absolutely to die for. The crab cake . I literally couldn't eat all my food both times and I still need to go back to try more. Also another hidden gem is the bar. It is a nice little hang out spot on park ave. It was soo good I forgot pics guess I have to go back for a third go!

If I could give this review more than 5 stars, I would. I was celebrating my 27th birthday with my…read moreclosest friends and I can honestly say The Chapman was the best dining experience I have ever had. As soon as I arrived, the staff acknowledged it was my birthday and the manager came over to grab my cake and put it in the fridge and we were immediately sat. I started out with a Cloudstar martini which was incredible and I ordered the famous focaccia rolls for the table. They are so flavorful with the Tasmanian sea salt and they are so doughy and soft. Truly unlike any bread service I have ever had. For my entree, I ordered the Bronzed Florida Grouper with the saffron risotto but I also had a few bites of the Chapman Meatballs and Salmon. Everything I tried was absolutely incredible. The menu is packed with flavor and has something for everyone, which I really can appreciate. For dessert, even though I had brought in a cake for the table, our server Maddie, informed me that she will be bringing out a no bake cheesecake. The cheesecake was fantastic and I loved the berry jam on the side. Maddie brought out side plates and a knife for us to cut the cake and even assembled my candles and lit them. We were dining outside, closest to the patio, and at one point the rain started to pick up. The manager immediately came over and said that they had a table inside available if we wanted to move inside. Since we all were staying dry we opted to stay outside and a few moments later the rain stopped. As someone who has worked in the service industry the pre-planning of this moment was incredible. Throughout the entire evening, Maddie was consistently clearing plates, filling water, and checking to make sure we had everything we needed. Maddie was attentive and such a delight. The restaurant even gave me a happy birthday card from the whole team with handwritten signatures and well wishes. This was incredibly special and such an intimate gesture that really goes the extra mile. The service that we received this night was exemplary and I truly owe it all to our server, Maddie. In fact, I have never experienced this before when dining for my birthday. Thank you, Maddie, and to The Chapman team for making my 27th so special. I will definitely be dining here again and will recommend this restaurant to everyone I know!

We were in town visiting family for a couple weeks and happened across the Hangry Bison and decided…read moreto stop in for a night cap. My husband and I love a good smoked old fashion! When I say Hangry Bison offers one of the absolute best smoke old fashions we have ever had I am not kidding! The Smoked Bison made with he Buffalo Trace Bourbon pairs beautifully with the hickory wood smoke. We enjoyed the drink so much that we returned two days later for the same drink. We will definitely visit again on our next trip!

I recently checked out Hangry Bison and had a good experience overall. We ordered the pokeviche,…read morecaprese flatbread, and sweet potato fries. The fries were delicious. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was extremely sweet and attentive, which made the experience even better. We happened to go on a Thursday night, and there was live music, which added a fun vibe, just a little too loud at times. Everything was enjoyable, but I'd probably try something different next time just to explore more of the menu. Still, a great spot with a good atmosphere!

Super cute spot in Winter Park with fresh, delicious Tex-Mex. Way too much food for 1 person, but…read morewould be perfect for groups. Thankfully, they let me take my extras home with me. Incredibly friendly staff with accommodating service, and also fantastic cocktails.

Superica is incredible. The staff is so kind, pays attention to detail, and made sure all of our…read moreneeds were met. The restaurant was a bit loud. However, I don't think that took away from the experience. Their chips and salsa are a whole experience with multiple things to try. Chicken Mole? Excellent, I would have ordered 20. The drinks were AMAZING as well. Had such a great time. I know I'll be back :)

We have one of the best dinners as a team at BoVine. Shoutout to Jennifer for finding this…read moreexcellent restaurant. After our experience, I checked some reviews from Google and Yelp and was surprised at the number of negative reviews, as this did not happen during our visit. We had a choice of seating outside or in the back, and Jennifer and I wisely chose to sit in the back and had the whole area to ourselves. Where we sat was in the smaller dining room straight back from the bar - to the left of the main dining room. I also wanted to mention tha BoVine has four restrooms in the back towards to the right of the larger dining room. Tina was our server, and she spoiled us with her service. Even though she had other tables and duties, we were never neglected for a second. The Saratoga sparkling water was one of the best I've had outside of Italy, and the menu for a steakhouse is extremely well-rounded, with some delicious options of vegetarian dishes as well as sushi. We did order some apps/sides I ordered the forest mushrooms after confirming how they were prepared, and some of the other diners ordered French Onion soup, Crab Cakes, Edamame, and a Caesar Salad. The Caesar looked amazing, and had the dressing not had eggs as an ingredient, I would have taken a bite. To the staff- Do not change the recipe on my account !! The Forest Mushrooms were so soft and packed with the flavor of the olive oil and garlic - pan tossed - I could have eaten at least two more side dishes. For my main, I was conflicted between the Portabello Stack and the Mediterranean Salad - and finally decided on the Salad. I'll stop here and mention the pricing - We travel and dine out a lot, and the prices at BoVine are very reasonable - not sure what the other diners are getting and ordering - but if they truly believe that the pricing is not reasonable at BoVine, they have not been dining out very regularly. My boss ordered several sushi rolls. - I cannot attest to the types and variety, but he is our resident sushi expert. He loved every bite. The other diners had the Salmon and porkchop. Each was beautifully seasoned, and the plate presentation was 10/10 My Mediterranean Salad was delightful and plentiful. What was missing was some bread - So I asked Tina if some bread could be brought over. She explained yes, but it needed to be freshly baked. The bread came in hot like a Southwest pilot who wants to land early, and the butter. Oh Lord, churned in-house with a little of A-1 Steak Sauce. It was magnificent. I had to try just a smidge, and it lived up to the expectations. One of the fellow diners asked to speak to the manager. Tina explained that she was helping out in the kitchen and would be out shortly. Joanne, the manager came out, and I immediately recognized the look of " Oh no - what's wrong now "; however, that was far from what was going to happen. The diner went on to explain that we travel and dine out immensely and that all of our meals and our service were some of the best we had experienced. A look of relief poured over Joanne's face like bisque being poured over succulent pieces of lobster. To say she was not only thrilled with the positive feedback would be an understatement. BoVine Steakhouse is not good, but great. So great, that its been saved in our phones and Google Maps so that when we return to Orlando, we'll be sure to dine here again. Kudos to the entire team especially Tina for making our night one to remember.

I should preface this by saying I rarely write negative reviews, as I typically only leave feedback…read morewhen I'm thoroughly impressed. I believe any restaurant can have an off day. However, our experience at The Bovine Steakhouse on Mother's Day was a complete failure. We had a 5:30 PM reservation, arrived on time, and were seated on time. Yet, we didn't receive our food until 8:15 PM. The kitchen was backed up, but the service compounded the issue. Our waitress, though pleasant, missed several items we requested, and we eventually gave up on some of them after repeated attempts. When the food finally arrived, it was underwhelming. My tomahawk steak--ordered medium-rare--was chewy, lacked seasoning, and I had to salt it myself despite ordering the parmesan crust and truffle butter. The rest of the table had similar complaints, and we all agreed the quality did not justify the price. What made this more frustrating was that, between roughly 5:30 and 7:30, nearly every table around us also sat without food. It was obvious the entire restaurant was struggling. Despite that, no manager ever came by to apologize, acknowledge the delays, or attempt to accommodate guests in any way. Nothing was comped, addressed, or even sincerely acknowledged. To give credit where it's due, the ambiance itself fit what you'd expect from a standard upscale steakhouse which would be a nice atmosphere. But unfortunately, everything beyond the aesthetics failed to meet that same standard, and we left thoroughly disappointed. Given its location on Park Avenue, we expected a much higher level of hospitality and execution. This went beyond a rough night--it felt like a complete breakdown in service and restaurant management. I felt compelled to write this as a courtesy warning to others considering dining here on a special occasion or even on a standard evening. I cannot recommend The Bovine Steakhouse based on this experience.